CVE-2023-21281
In multiple functions of KeyguardViewMediator.java, there is a possible failure to lock after screen timeout due to a logic error in the code. This could...
- Published
- Aug 14, 2023
- Updated
- Oct 9, 2024
- Assigning CNA
- google_android
- Evidence observed
- Aug 8, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HLow · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 10.0%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
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Summary
In multiple functions of KeyguardViewMediator.java, there is a possible failure to lock after screen timeout due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege across users with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Sources
1Android platform framework patch for CVE-2023-21281, addressing a security vulnerability in the Android framework.
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